Lakers Plan Roster Improvements Post Dončić Acquisition

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference with a 35-21 record, following the acquisition of Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks. Despite their strong performance, general manager Rob Pelinka is eyeing offseason improvements, particularly in center depth and bench scoring. Potential targets include former Laker Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Gary Payton II from the Warriors, and Mitchell Robinson from the Knicks to enhance defense and interior presence. Additionally, Naz Reid from the Timberwolves and Tre Mann from the Hornets are considered to bolster scoring and support Dončić and LeBron James. These prospective acquisitions aim to address weaknesses and solidify the Lakers as championship contenders.